Send strong signal to investors

Land grabs called developing scandal; Canadian firms named as complicit by Oxfam, Oct. 5

Re: Land grabs called developing scandal; Canadian firms named as complicit by Oxfam, Oct. 5

Oxfam has not alleged that any Canadian company has participated in land grabs. Oxfam has said that Canadian companies have invested in land in developing countries. We have urged all investors to ensure that their investments are transparent, that affected communities are consulted and give their consent, and that investments do not undermine local food security. Oxfam is calling on the World Bank to commit to a six-month freeze on all land investments. This would allow it to put standards in place to protect poor people's rights and send a strong signal to global investors to do the right thing.